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I'm doing the unthinkable, selling the one car I thought I was going to keep for years to come, needs change, expenses go up and unfortunately for me this amazing car must go…

The car is perfect, I bought it brand new and took great care of it from the moment I drove it off showroom. I adhered to the proper break in steps and always made sure it got the best care it deserved. It does not have a single door ding, scratch, chip or any other blemish. Here are some facts about this remarkable car for those of you whom may not be familiar with it;

- Only 200 of these were ever made.

- I believe about 30 to 40 were in 6 speed manual.

- The E92 was the last of M3 coupes and perhaps only M3 that will ever be fitted with a V8 engine.

- It's the opinion of many experts that this M3 generation will be one of very few modern cars to become future classic,

- Out of all the 2008 to 2013 M3 production run, ONLY 200 were like this, this makes the car rarest of a future classic and in my opinion one of the best M3s ever made.

- Here is your chance to own this wonderful car, I'm sure I will regret selling it in the future.

This Lime Rock is all stock with exception of the 20 inch Vorsteiner Technik Performance wheels fitted with 285/30 ZR20 Michelins in rear and 255/30 ZR 20s in front, tires have over 80% thread.

Factory options are;

- Lime Rock package ( Orange paint, black Novillo leather interior, Titanium sport exhaust, flat bottom Alcantara steering wheel, carbon fiber rear spoiler and front spoiler lips).

- Competition package( Dynamic Damper Control, carbon fiber roof).

- Cold weather package ( front heated seats, Ski bag, retractable headlight washers).

- Premium package( Power folding mirrors, universal garage opener, comfort access, power rear shade, park distance control, Navigation system, Voice command, real time traffic info).

- Carbon leather trim.

- Certificate of authenticity signed head of BMW M division and head of BMW NA.

- Here is a very cool fact about this car, BMW originally sent two copies of the certificate of authenticity with an error in the VIN!! They sent two other copies later with correct VIN, I have all the copies, this is probably the only one with two wrong COAs and two correct ones, very cool.

- The Vorsteiners are forged, set retails for almost $8K.

- Much much more..

In the interest of full disclosure I need to mention the front right rim has a one inch curb rash ( pictured). I had the clear front bra installed when I bought the car and a few weeks ago I noticed two small tares, there are no damages to the paint, looks like the clear bra did it's job. The rear wheels rub a bit at freeway speed if there is a medium or large dip, although this is not causing any damage to the car but it should be noted.

I really hate having to sell this car and I hope someone else can appreciate it and keep it for a long time as I know it will become a sought after BMW. I might consider a trade of a clean low milage E30 325is with 5 speed or an M roadster.

Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions.

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